TORONTO (CFL) -– The Canadian Football League is proud to introduce Tom Higgins, a proven leader with 26 years of CFL experience, as its new Director of Officiating.
Higgins will lead and manage the CFL’s officiating department including the recruitment, training, development and evaluation of its officiating staff.
“Tom’s experience and deep understanding of our game is a valuable addition to the CFL and our officiating department. He can lead, inspire, recruit, retain and develop talent. He is the epitome of grace under pressure. And his efforts have always been marked by personal integrity,” said Mark Cohon, Commissioner of the CFL.
“These qualities make him the ideal person to lead our officials, a strong team who do a difficult job very well, but who strive towards constant improvement.”
